Northern Kentucky residents can drop off household hazardous waste items at a collection event Saturday in Florence.
It takes places from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at UC Health Center (former Freedom Center) at 58 Cavelier Blvd.
The drop off is for residents of Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties. Participants must print off a registration form for the event.
“It gives people an opportunity to get rid of stuff the safe way and at no cost to the residents,” said Roger Wells in a statement. Wells is the Director of Solid Waste Management, Kenton County.
Only the following items will be accepted:
- Aerosol cans
- Antifreeze
- Batteries (all types)
- Corrosives
- Flammables
- E-scraps (computers, monitors, keyboards, printers, cell phones)
- Ink/toner cartridges
- Light bulbs
- Motor oil
- Pesticides
- Propane tanks (20 lbs. only)
- Televisions
- Documents for paper shredding
- Paint
The drop off is annual and always takes place at the end of the summer/beginning of the fall season.